MONTCLAIR, NJ - Charges have been filed against a 22-year-old Montclair man by the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NJSPCA) Humane Police on Tuesday after a video surfaced of the man tossing a dog during a road rage incident.

Humane Police filed animal cruelty charges against Marc Dione, of Upper Montclair, authorities announced. He was charged with two counts of animal cruelty for torture and torment of a living creature - one fourth degree indictable charge and one civil charge on behalf of a 12-year-old miniature pinscher named Daphne.

"Due to the indictable charge, the charges were filed in Essex County Superior Court," said Frank Rizzo, Chief of Law Enforcement with the NJSPCA Humane Police.

In a written statement, Rizzo announced, "The charges were filed following an investigation of a video posted on multiple websites showing a road rage incident between motorists on Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair, New Jersey."

During a confrontation with another driver, Dione, who works as a Lyft driver, is shown reaching into the victim’s vehicle, grabbing the 12-year-old miniature pinscher from the back seat and aggressively tossing the dog nearly 10ft. out of the vehicle onto the sidewalk. The entire incident was caught on video by a third party driver, who can be heard reacting to the entire ordeal.

Lyft officials have announced that they have parted ways with Dione immediately following the video surfacing.

The dog can be seen running back into the road and towards the vehicle. Although it was unclear from the video whether the dog survived the incident, Montclair Animal Cruelty Officer Michele Shiber stated that Daphne made it back to her owner and survived without any significant visible injuries.

Rizzo added, "Despite some bruises and stress resulting from this traumatic event, Daphne is recovering well."

MILLBURN, NJ - Mary Patricia Colicchio, who taught history and film studies at Summit High School since 2003, passed away August 4 at the age of 56. She had been battling pancreatic cancer since being diagnosed in August of 2017.

Colicchio offered an honest and courageous, first-person account of her fight at marypatsjourney.blogspot.com.

In an e-mail sent to the Summit High School ...

MILLBURN, NJ - Mary Patricia Colicchio, who taught history and film studies at Summit High School ...

The Millburn Fire Department, which continuously strives to equip firefighters with the most innovative protective technologies available, recently announced the purchase of personal electric voltage meters for its personnel.

The V-Watch Personal Voltage Detectors, which are strapped to the front of each firefighter's uniform, are designed to warn the wearer of the presence of energized ...

The Millburn Fire Department, which continuously strives to equip firefighters with the most ...

On July 31, 2018 Millburn Police Officers Royce and Lanni responded to the Elizabeth Police Department on a warrant arrest. Asia Ayoko, age 27 of Elizabeth, was placed under arrest on an outstanding criminal warrant and remanded to the Essex County Correctional Facility.

On August 3, 2018 Millburn Police Officer Lipke responded to an East Willow parking lot on a burglary to a trailer. The ...

On July 31, 2018 Millburn Police Officers Royce and Lanni responded to the Elizabeth Police ...

SPRINGFIELD, N.J.-A scheduled campaign speech by Vice President Mike Pence was supposed to be held at Baltusrol Golf Club on Friday, August 10, but was moved at the last minute to the Trump Bedminster course. The speech was in support of Jay Webber, who is running against Mikie Sherrill for the vacant seat in New Jersey’s 11thcongressional district. Protestors, however, still showed up in ...

SPRINGFIELD, N.J.-A scheduled campaign speech by Vice President Mike Pence was supposed to be held ...

MILLBURN, NJ - Despite a brief thunderstorm at Taylor Park, Millburn Township's National Night Out event turned out to be a success. The event was filled with live DJ music, musical performances from the Parkers, food tents, and even a dunk tank. The event was sponsored by the Millburn Police Department.

The National Night Out program is meant to help improve the relationship between citizens ...

LONG VALLEY, NJ — Those with children entering Pre-K or Kindergarten for the 2018-2019 school year who are thinking about day camp options for next summer are invited to attend “Rookie Day” at Meadowbrook Country Day Camp, on Monday, August 15, 2018, from 10 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. Reservations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis by calling (908) 876-3429, and those who cannot attend ...

LONG VALLEY, NJ — Those with children entering Pre-K or Kindergarten for the 2018-2019 school year ...

MILLBURN, NJ - We just received sad news that a former Deerfield Principal, Dr. Harlan Clark, passed away this weekend. He was well-loved by former students and teachers. Here is his obituary sent to us by his son: http://www.legacy.com/obitua…/saltlaketribune/obituary.aspx…
Condolences to his family...

MILLBURN, NJ - We just received sad news that a former Deerfield Principal, Dr. Harlan Clark, ...

MILLBURN, NJ - The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather alert for a heat advisory for Northern New Jersey for Tuesday, August 7 until 8 pm that includes Millburn and the whole of Essex County.

A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any ...

MILLBURN, NJ - The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather alert for a heat advisory ...

MILLBURN, NJ - The Millburn Short Hills Desi Club is preparing to welcome the community to their Indian Independence Day celebration on August 15. This year marks the 71st anniversary of Indian Independence from Britain becoming a free democratic nation.

The Desi Club is excited to welcome not only local residents and their families but also guests from surrounding communities and from abroad.

MILLBURN, NJ - The Millburn Short Hills Desi Club is preparing to welcome the community to their ...

MILLBURN, NJ - There is a bright new fixture in Taylor Park for the entire community to share. The Friends of the Millburn Library (FML) installed a Little Free Library (LFL) to spread a love of reading and books. The library contains a wide range of books: adult fiction, non-fiction, Young adults, kids, paperbacks and hardcovers.

Library Board of Trustee member Judith Eisner got the ball ...

MILLBURN, NJ - There is a bright new fixture in Taylor Park for the entire community to share. The ...